This piece was first published in Times Higher Education on July 12th 2024. The UK’s long-awaited general election has not only brought about a sea change in the political composition…
Sutton Trust responds to government announcement on post-16 maths
Commenting on the Prime Minister’s plans for pupils to study maths up to the age of 18, Sir Peter Lampl, founder and Chairman of the Sutton Trust and Chairman of…
A Fair Start? A practical way of levelling up
…organisations to actually sort out. Boris Johnson’s call earlier this year for leaders to come to Government with ideas to solve problems and improve local services at a county level…
A Fair Start? The case for early years reform
…each year, the pattern changes as fashion dictates. The result is a mille feuille of policy and practice. I really shouldn’t mix my metaphors so recklessly. But my point is…
The Sutton Trust responds to UCAS’ 2020 end of cycle data release.
…and the need for broader and deeper advice and information to all. As their polling shows, young people look to their parents for advice, which could unwittingly disadvantage those whose…
New Sutton Trust survey shows Covid-19 is continuing to have an impact on apprentices
…only 5% of apprentice employers remain unsure of their apprentice recruitment. Positively, some employers were more optimistic than in April, with 27% planning to hire more apprentices in the coming…